PPKM MMDA REGULATION NO. 04-002 SERIES OF 2004

: The main purpose is to ban horn tooting along EDSA and other major thoroughfares of Metro Manila to reduce noise pollution and improve traffic flow.
: Ambulances, fire trucks, police patrol cars, military vehicles, and vehicles carrying persons needing immediate medical attention are exempted.
: Horn Tooting is defined as unnecessary blowing of horns or the act of blowing the horn continuously, or when there is more than a single or a short sound of the horn.
: Emergency situations include scenarios like a seriously ill patient inside the vehicle and situations where the driver toots the horn to indicate alarm or warn jaywalkers to avoid accidents.
: The penalty is a fine of Five Hundred Pesos (₱500.00) per offense.
: Fines must be paid at the official redemption centers of the MMDA.
: The regulation took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in Metro Manila.
: All public and private utility vehicles plying along EDSA and other major thoroughfares of Metro Manila are covered, except those exempted.
: Under Republic Act No. 7924, the MMDA is mandated to regulate transport and traffic management in Metro Manila.